Major Flood
18 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Widespread catastrophic flooding occurs throughout the Valley. Follow the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
22 ft
Widespread flooding will affect portions of Farmington, Avon, Simsbury, Bloomfield and East Granby. Follow the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
18 ft
This is a serious flood event and will affect numerous areas along the river. Act now to protect life and property. Follow the directions of your local emergency management officials. If you are asked to evacuate do so immediately.
16 ft
Moderate flooding occurs with numerous roads and residences affected. Evacuations may be needed along various roads in Avon and Simsbury, including Riverside Road in Simsbury. Flooding also begins to affect low lying sections of Bloomfield and East Granby. Follow the directions of emergency management officials and obey all road closures.
15 ft
Moderate flooding begins with numerous roads and residences affected. Evacuations may be needed along various roads in Avon and Simsbury, including Riverside Road in Simsbury. Flooding also begins to affect low lying sections of Bloomfield and East Granby. Follow the directions of emergency management officials and obey all road closures.
13 ft
Flooding affects Old Farms and Tillotson Roads in Avon, Meadow Road in Farmington, and Nod, Riverside, and Terrys Plain Roads in Simsbury. Route 315 in Simsbury is also impacted. Flooding spreads into Plantation Country Club and adjoining Town Farm Road in Simsbury. Also, flooding will approach the Paine Boathouse.
12 ft
Flooding begins on Riverside Road in Simsbury. Flooding also begins along Old Bridge and Drake Hill Roads.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 1955 | 30.1 ft | — |
| Oct 16, 1955 | 22.1 ft | — |
| Jan 1, 1949 | 18.2 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SIMC3
River
Farmington River
County
Hartford, CT
Coordinates
41.8697°N, 72.7972°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Farmington River at Simsbury?
The Farmington River at Simsbury gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01189213) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Farmington River at Simsbury?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Farmington River at Simsbury is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Farmington River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Farmington River at Simsbury to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Farmington River at Simsbury gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hartford County, Connecticut at coordinates 41.8697°N, 72.7972°W. USGS site number: 01189213. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.